Dr. Patricia Ann Pitcher MD
Pediatrician
709 N Dekalb St Shelby NC, 28150About
Dr. Patricia Pitcher is a pediatrician practicing in Shelby, NC. Dr. Pitcher is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Pitcher diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Pitcher can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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